Most popular self-care activities by U.S. state [Study]

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United States of America Self-care rituals.
As we approach the holiday season, self-care is very important. Despite feeling burned out, almost 1 in 3 (31%) say they engage in more self-care activities during the holiday season. Check out this study on American self-care habits.

Self-care is becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives, and as we approach the winter season, self-care becomes even more vital.

What does self-care look like?

It can mean different things for different people, but what are some of the most popular self-care activities?

According to a new study from Within Health, the most common self-care activity across the United States is journaling. Other popular forms of self-care include exercise, yoga, taking a bath, and sleep.

Good news: 3 in 5 Americans feel like they have enough money and time to prioritize the self-care they need. On average, Americans are spending 6 hours each week engaging in self-care activities and spend about $90 monthly.

Over half (52%) of Americans say they feel more burned out during the holiday season, and 50% add that it can be hard to make self-care a priority during the holidays.

“As the holidays approach, give yourself the gift of self-care,” says Katie Piel, Primary Therapist with Within Health.

“Mindfulness is one quick way to give your mind and body a break during the whirlwind of the holidays and it doesn’t have to add extra time in your day. Engaging in mindfulness as self-care is an easy and free way to increase your peace and decrease your stress.”

Take a look at the full study about self-care.
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Ambience in Alpha releases sessions volume for yoga enthusiastic music fans

Just in time for the start of the week, Ambience in Alpha’s freshman releases sessions Volume 1 and it’s a perfect album for yoga, meditation and deep relaxation. The album gets inspired by science and years of experience in yoga, Tai Chi, and Dan Mudo. This album helps people channel into their Alpha state. This is a state between being fully awake and completely asleep. In itself, the Alpha state is an electrical frequency measured by sensitive neurological equipment and denotes a deep state of relaxation.

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